Foreign nationals who have repeatedly entered and exited the country using the 90-day tourist visa — sometimes referred to as “border hopping” — may now face denial at the border, Gabriel Celano, a partner of Celano Law, explained to the Herald. Upon entering Argentina, all travelers now have to make a statement about the purpose of their trip. If someone claims to be a tourist, but the inspector doesn’t believe it to be true, then they can be denied entry and potentially given a five-year ban. For individuals who are overstaying their visa, there’s a new regulation that allows authorities to order their removal from the country directly, without previous notice. The earlier policy required 30 days notice that gave the individual a chance to become legal. The best way to stay in the country long-term, Celano advised, is to apply for a visa legally — whether through work, a relationship, or a digital nomad program. While the reforms are technically already in effect, how they’re going to be implemented is still undetermined.
